
LB · Washington Commanders
Height
6'3"
Weight
255 lbs
Age
26
College
LSU
Draft
2020, Rd 1, #20
Experience
6 yrs
LB Rank
#249 / 349
Grade this player:
| Year | Team | GP | Tkl | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | ![]() | 88 | 136 | 17.5 | 1 |
| 2025 | ![]() | 16 | 31 | 7.5 | 0 |
| 2024 | ![]() | 15 | 32 | 5.0 | 1 |
| 2023 | ![]() | 17 |
Length
1 year
Total Value
$11.0M
Guaranteed
$10.3M
AAV
$11.0M/yr
Washington significantly overpaid for depth production, as K'Lavon Chaisson's one-year, $11M deal earns a D- CVI that reflects poor value alignment between compensation and output. Paying $11M annually for what amounts to a depth piece represents a fundamental mismatch — that's starter money for a player who hasn't consistently delivered starter-level impact since entering the league as a first-round pick in 2020. The fully-guaranteed $10.3M structure compounds the risk, essentially betting the entire contract amount on a player whose track record suggests he'll contribute primarily in rotational packages rather than as a three-down linebacker. While the short-term commitment limits long-term damage, this contract screams of a front office reaching for upside that may never materialize. The Commanders appear to be banking on unlocking potential that multiple coaching staffs haven't been able to tap, making this a high-cost gamble on a player whose ceiling remains frustratingly theoretical rather than demonstrated on the field.
K'Lavon Chaisson grades as a depth piece among NFL linebackers — a below-average player at the position. His strongest area is sack production at 0.47 (well above the NFL average of 0.23), ranking as well above average for the position. Tackling, at 1.94 compared to an NFL average of 3.80, is where he falls short relative to the position. His profile suggests a pass-rush specialist rather than an every-down linebacker.
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| 2.0 |
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| 2022 | ![]() | 9 | 10 | 1.0 | 0 |
| 2021 | ![]() | 15 | 31 | 1.0 | 0 |
| 2020 | ![]() | 16 | 19 | 1.0 | 0 |
Updated Mar 18, 2026
Recent seasons are weighted more heavily in the overall performance grade.
D
2025
(50% weight)
D+
2024
(30% weight)
F
2023
(20% weight)